Lactation Consultant

Partner's Healthcare; Salem (MA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Comprehensive benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Differentials and bonuses

Job summary

North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is seeking a Lactation Consultant to educate and support patients and families on breastfeeding. The role emphasizes lactation assessment, planning, and education, with coordination of care for mothers and newborns onsite at 81 Highland Avenue.

Minimum Nursing licensure (MA RN) is required; CLC/IBCLC credentials are preferred. 20-hour workweek, onsite, with a competitive pay range and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's Degree in Nursing required or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Licenses: Certified Lactation Counselor/Consultant (CLC) preferred; International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) preferred.
• Lactation consulting experience of 2–3 years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Providing lactation assessment, planning, education, and instruction to patients and family.
• Identifies and aids in resolution of breastfeeding difficulties; develops care plans with staff and provides follow-up consultations.
• Offering post-delivery consultative care to patients: breastfeeding/Chest feeding, family bonding and planning.
• Evaluating patient's response to care and initiating independent or collaborative changes as needed.
• Coordination and management of care for patients, including those with complex needs.
• Provides information and education regarding breastfeeding to maternity and NICU staff.

Skills

Patient service

Communication

Relationship building

Problem solving

Education

Associate's Degree Nursing

Bachelor's Degree Nursing

Job description

Site

North Shore Medical Center, Inc. Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

Responsible for providing information and education regarding breastfeeding to patients and families and assists patients with the establishment of lactation. Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Essential Functions

• Providing lactation assessment, planning, education, and instruction to patients and family
• Identifies and aids in resolution of breastfeeding difficulties, develops care plans with staff to meet individual patient's needs and provides follow-up consultations
• Offering post-delivery consultative care to patients: breastfeeding/Chest feeding, family bonding and planning
• Evaluating patient's response to care and initiates independent and/or collaborative changes where appropriate
• Coordination and management of care for patients, including those with complex needs
• Provides information and education regarding breastfeeding to maternity and NICU staff

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's Degree Nursing required or Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred
• Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Licenses and Credentials

• Certified Lactation Counselor/Consultant [CLC] - Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice preferred
• International Board Certified Lactation Consultant [IBCLC] - International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) preferred

Experience

• Lactation consulting 2-3 years preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong patient/customer service skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships.
• Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

• Remote Type: Onsite
• Work Location: 81 Highland Avenue
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20
• Employee Type: Regular
• Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
• Pay Range: $29.81 - $47.79 / Hourly
• Grade: 5
• MA RN license required

Benefits

In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

EEO Statement

3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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